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Texas HouseDistrict 79Democrat

State Rep. Claudia Ordaz

Representative, House District 79 · El Paso
Term
Jan. 14, 2025 – Jan. 12, 2027
Serving since
2021
Seniority
#87 of 150
Occupation
Self Employed
Education
B.A. University of Texas at El Paso
Next election
Nov. 7, 2028 (primary March 7, 2028)
EmailAuthored legislationOfficial House page

Contact

Capitol Office
Room E2.706
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 463-0622
District Office
1200 Golden Key Circle, Ste. 141
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 591-0299

District

Official House District 79 map (PDF)

Counties
El Paso (Part)
Cities & CDPs
El Paso (Part), Fort Bliss
Region
West Texas

District Profile

201,379Population (2020 Census)
154,313Voting-age population
  • Hispanic 79.7%
  • Anglo 12.9%
  • Black 5.5%
  • Asian 2.4%
124,122Registered voters (2024)
50.9%2024 turnout (63,220 votes)
67.2%Spanish-surname registered voters

How this district voted

2024 President
Trump 39.8% · Harris 58.9%
2024 U.S. Senate
Cruz 36.2% · Allred 59.7%

Source: Texas Legislative Council, PLANH2316 reports Red-100 (2020 Census) and Red-206 (2024 general election).

Committees

89th Legislature (2025)

Vice-ChairEnvironmental Regulation
MemberTrade, Workforce & Economic Development

Legislation

See every bill Rep. Ordaz authored

Campaign Finance

Service History

  • Texas House, District 79 · 2021–present
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